Lunch and fashion show honors scholarship recipients

There were throngs of women, along with a spattering of men, who recently attended the annual luncheon and fashion show held at and for the Union League of Philadelphia (ULP). The patriotic society, founded shortly after the “battle between the states” had begun to be waged, has attracted business leaders, politicians, out of town guests and several debutante balls since its inception in 1862.

On this occasion guests were celebrating not only the “over 50” mark since women on the Ladies Committee had begun gathering for food, drink and a gander on what well-dressed gals would wear over the winter, but also to recognize two deserving students who were receiving needed scholarships to further their education.

Hermes Paez had been the recipient of the Women’s Committee’s largess five years ago. The monies he’d gotten enabled him to not only matriculate at The School at Church Farm in Chester County, but eventually the young man is hoping to continue his learning at Bard College before his end goal of going on to medical school.

Also in the audience and eventually on stage to receive a scholarship was Madyson Thompson. A graduate of New Foundations Charter High School, this young lady also has hopes of eventually becoming a physician. For now her concentration is on doing her best as a first year student in college at Temple University.

With accolades bestowed, guests turned their attention to the high-end fashion show, touting St. John clothing from casual to couture which was a big hit with the audience.

Looking for a place to hold a meeting, overnight, a classy event or to see its’ Heritage Center? Contact the Union League at www. unionleague.org.

Megan Daly King of Glen Mills, Kathleen Schaefer of Valley Forge, Beth Hines of Newtown Square and Alex Cardone of Bryn Mawr stop for a photo op.

Former Bryn Mawr resident Susan Jordan, Alice Hughes of Media and Elaine Davey of Flowertown await the pre-lunch fashion show.

Lee Manonian of Wayne and Carrie Griffith of Newtown catch up with Amanda Muckle of Bryn Mawr.

Casey Johnson of Gladwyne (center) is bookended by Natalie Klyashtorny and Lindsey Cassidy, both of Philadelphia.

Teresa Murtaugh of Newtown Square (right) stops to speak with Tiffani and Evan Solomon of Philadelphia.

Yasmina Giordano of Philadelphia runs into her Chestnut Hill pal, Rachel Giordano.

Sherrill Yeakel of West Chester enjoys a chat with Suzanne Giordano of Devon.

Malvern resident Sharon Kyriss and Sandra Tagert of Collegeville pause beneath one of the Union League’s iconic statutes.

Deborah Jacobs of Gladwyne and Agnes Gayhardt of Bryn Mawr anticipate the St. John fashion show.

Peggy Kruza and Patsy Sauri, are among the throngs of women attending the annual lunch and fashion show.

Deborah Hamilton of Philadelphia and Betsy Blacque of Bryn Mawr await the fashion show.